Hello, you have come here looking for the meaning of the word
Kies. In DICTIOUS you will not only get to know all the dictionary meanings for the word
Kies, but we will also tell you about its etymology, its characteristics and you will know how to say
Kies in singular and plural. Everything you need to know about the word
Kies you have here. The definition of the word
Kies will help you to be more precise and correct when speaking or writing your texts. Knowing the definition of
Kies, as well as those of other words, enriches your vocabulary and provides you with more and better linguistic resources.
Central Franconian
Alternative forms
- Kis (Colognian Academy spelling)
- Käs (eastern Moselle Franconian), Kes (rare compromise form)
Etymology
From Old High German kāsi.
Pronunciation
Noun
Kies m
- (Ripuarian, western Moselle Franconian) cheese
- e Röggelche met Kies ― a rye roll with cheese (common snack in pubs)
German
Pronunciation
Etymology 1
From Middle High German kis. Either the basic form of, or a backformation from Old High German kisil, whence Kiesel. See there for more.
Noun
Kies m (strong, genitive Kieses, plural Kiese)
- gravel, shingle (small pebbles collectively)
- 2010, Andreas Völkl , "Der Wassermann", Equilibrium, Rekreatur.
Inmitten grün' und klaren, seichten Wogen, / Unter wiegend' Seegras, im Gesträuch tief verborgen, / Wo lehmig' Kies, zum Grund des See niedergeht, / Des im Wasser herrschend' Reich besteht.- (please add an English translation of this quotation)
- (technical) ore containing sulphur or arsenic, being hard, antifragile, bright in color, and having a strong metallic brilliance
Declension
Hyponyms
Derived terms
Related terms
Etymology 2
From Rotwelsch (underworld slang), from Yiddish קיס (kis, “pouch”), from Hebrew כיס (kîs), influenced by etymology 1 through association with Steine (“bucks, money”, literally “stones”).
Noun
Kies m (strong, genitive Kieses, no plural)
- (slang) dosh, dough (money)
- Synonyms: Kohle, Moos, Pinke; see also Thesaurus:Geld
Further reading